Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician (Weekend Nights)

Sonoco Products Co.; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Hartselle, AL is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician to support maximum plant reliability. You will own maintenance tasks across mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, troubleshoot PLCs, weld and machine as needed, and drive zero-failure initiatives.

Reporting to the Plant Engineer, you’ll document all activity in CMMS, collaborate with operations, and participate in continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical schematics and PLC logic.
• Proficiency with CMMS and safe electrical practices (NFPA 70E).
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and proactive maintenance mindset.
• Welding and machining skills may be required at some locations.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain, install, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems (location specific).
• Troubleshoot PLC programs; modify/write PLC programs as needed by location.
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance and drive maintenance excellence.
• Document maintenance in CMMS and support continuous improvement.
• Communicate with operations to resolve abnormal equipment conditions; develop operator ownership.
• Weld, machine, and fabricate as required; ensure 5S and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Schematics reading

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or related field

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming

Job description

Sonoco in Hartselle, AL is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician to support maximum plant reliability. You will own maintenance tasks across mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, troubleshoot PLCs, weld and machine as needed, and drive zero-failure initiatives.

Reporting to the Plant Engineer, you’ll document all activity in CMMS, collaborate with operations, and participate in continuous improvement programs.